Romanoff Dukedom: Plan (2)

The physician soon returned with a big bag in his hand. Behind him were a couple of maids who were carrying a box each. All of these containers were reserved for medical equipment. 

Sweaty all over, the physician fixed their glasses as they approached the bed. Ius and the Duchess readily stepped aside to leave it to the professional. 

Ius didn't want to just stand there. However, he knew that he wouldn't be of any help. What he could do was to be there and observe what was happening. 

The Duchess was in the same position. Withal, the woman thought of something all of a sudden. She looked at her son and placed a hand on his shoulder. The man flinched and almost slapped his mother's hand away. 

Thankfully, he resisted by clenching his fists. 

"What is it, Duchess?"